New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- The Indian Railways on Sunday announced a rationalisation of fares, introducing a hike in ticket prices for long-distance and premium travel categories while keeping suburban services and short-distance ordinary class fares unchanged. As per the revised fare structure, set to take effect from December 26, there will be no increase in fares for suburban trains and monthly season ticket (MST) holders. Ordinary class fares for journeys up to 215 kilometres will also remain unchanged. For ordinary class travel beyond 215 kilometres, fares will increase by 1 paise per kilometre. Mail and express non-AC classes, and AC classes will also see a hike of 2 paise per kilometre. Railway officials stated that a 500km journey in non...